AHS 130 direct drive

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Dudest
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Post by Dudest » Mon. Feb. 28, 2022 8:44 am

Hi I was wondering how long the bearing usually lasts on the direct drive induction fan? I know people don't like this design.


 
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Post by lzaharis » Wed. Mar. 02, 2022 1:14 pm

The best people to ask about this is AHS as so much of the direct drive motors life span depends on heat buildup on the induced draft fan.

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